EHS Manager

DAVIS Construction • Rockville, MD

2d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The Environmental Health + Safety (EHS) Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk from the project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field
• At least five (5) years hands on experience in Construction Safety
• Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Completed OSHA 500 Instructor Course
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees, subcontractors and clients
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience

Responsibilities

• Perform routine walk through inspections of construction areas on small to medium sized projects independently, and large to complex projects with some assistance
• Responsible for the creation and distribution of Site EHS Audits to project team and subcontractors
• Responsible for the assembly and delivery of project start up safety packages for new projects
• Assist teams in determining project signage and posting needs
• Provide leadership and direction to project prestart safety review with project team
• Lead high hazard trade safety preconstruction meetings on projects
• Prepare and review JHA for high hazard activities
• Conduct crane notebook review
• Responsible for the completion of Monthly Project EHS Assessment
• Ensure that Monthly Project EHS Assessment is reviewed with project team
• Review and maintain records of man-hours worked each week for all assigned projects
• Provide all information and documentation required on the monthly accident log, and ensure that this is completed appropriately
• Responsible for the distribution of open issues reports to project teams
• Verify and close all open identified hazards on project sites
• Act as primary resource for safety related issues for project teams
• Responsible for OSHA Inspection process
• Conducts personal injury and property damage accident investigations; compile data, photographs, and other necessary documentation for reporting purposes; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, and local regulations associated with accidents
• Partner with subcontractors to develop overall satisfactory level of safety compliance on jobsites
• Develop and apply practical solutions for project safety issues independently
• Proactively identify and provide solutions for special protective and safety equipment needs for projects independently
• Price and procure special safety equipment for projects
• Provide environmental safety expertise for projects
• Provide industrial hygiene expertise for projects
• Responsible for "Just in Time" onsite education and other initiatives
• Provide instruction for in house EHS courses; develop EHS courses and create content
• Enforce EHS regulations with subcontractor and DAVIS personnel
• Help develop corporate goals relating to company and project level safety performance
• Take leadership role in professional safety organizations
• Lead Advanced EHS Initiatives (i.e. Sub PreQual, Liaison Group, New Hire Onboarding, etc.)
• Classify all DAVIS employee injuries and maintain required OSHA logs and submissions
• Identify and address high risk activities and trends within the company
• Create annual and long term business plan for safety department
• Keep abreast of pending regulatory developments; obtains insight on legislative agendas at state and federal levels
• Lead to develop and update corporate and project EHS policies and procedures
• Help develop and update corporate and project EHS policies and procedures
• Research of new products
• Coordinate with outside vendors as needed
• Create and manage site specific incentive programs for stronger worker safety practices
• Manage client relations in the areas of Loss Control, and Environmental Issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA.
• DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave.
• Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees